The music scene has become “girly” in Bono’s opinion. The U2 frontman bemoans the lack of “rage” in rock in this month’s Rolling Stone cover story:

“I think music has gotten very girly. And there are some good things about that, but hip-hop is the only place for young male anger at the moment – and that’s not good. When I was 16, I had a lot of anger in me. You need to find a place for it and for guitars, whether it is with a drum machine – I don’t care. In the end, what is rock & roll? Rage is at the heart of it.”

These women from all across the globe have rage. They have been pouring their frustrations into their music since the day they learned their first chord. Every female musician has endured a certain level of machismo and sexism from the “boys” in their chosen field. This only fuels their righteous fire. These women are magnificent talents, so think about that the next time you wonder where the rage in music has gone. No, it is not limited to hip-hop. It’s been right under your nose the whole time. Tomorrow is another day to discover their voices, heed their call, and shine a deserved light on their talents. You can start by listening more and talking less. And as we’ve been saying for years:

Women are making the best, most innovative, and most challenging music at the moment.

We made a playlist just for you and for anyone else who doesn’t realize that “girly rock” is simply a bad-ass compliment.

Bono, perhaps it’s time to step aside and let the next generation of rockers take the reins.